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East Haugh House Hotel

Don your tweeds and lord it up at this 17th-century historic hotel: the ideal base for experiencing Highland Perthshire’s bountiful country sports scene. The acclaimed restaurant at this family-run bolthole also excels in this wildly beautiful region, and spa treatments are on hand too.

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£85per night

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Location

7/10

The proximity to the busy A9 road artery is not ideal aesthetically, though the hotel sits tucked below and noise is not a real issue. The road is handy for exploring Highland Perthshire and escaping into the Highlands proper.

East Haugh lies on the outskirts of the Highland gateway town of Pitlochry (two miles/three kilometres), with its shops, cafes and Erdradour Distillery (Scotland’s smallest) with tours and tastings available. A car would be handy, but it's not essential as Pitlochry is within walking distance.

Style & character

7/10

The hotel steers towards the quirky side of Scottish décor. Think stag skulls with antlers rather than taxidermy, and no two bedrooms look alike. The historic building dates back to the late 17th century and the public areas feel cosy and old world with a country house vibe that is never too stuffy.

Service & facilities

8/10

The staff are knowledgeable about the local area and tend to greet guests by name. A large lawn spills just outside, where weddings and functions can be organised.

The family are well connected with the surrounding estates, making the hotel popular with the huntin’, fishin’ and shootin’ brigade. Country sports can be arranged for everyone from curious first-timers, through to veterans with their own gear. East Haugh has also recently teamed up with a local spa to offer a range of treatments.

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Rooms

8/10

The bedrooms (split between the main hotel and the ‘bothy’ next door) are comfortable and quirky rather than super luxurious. The upper floor rooms have wooden beams and some are equipped with hot tub baths. Each is named after fishing flies, with the Red Drummond boasting a wee cinema room. The two-bedroom gate lodge at the end of the drive is ideal for families or country sports parties.

Food & drink

8/10

The award-winning cooking in both the cosy Fisherman’s Bar and the larger Two Sister Restaurant is superb. Chef-proprietor Neil McGowan steers an impressive culinary ship laden with local produce. Beef and lamb are sourced from Balmacolly Farm just down the road in Bankfoot, but it is hare – not something you see on many menus in Scotland – that is McGowan’s signature dish. Meals in these parts are best washed down, of course, with a wee dram of Pitlochry’s light and sweet Erdradour whisky.

The breakfast menu offers hot options such as porridge and eggs cooked to order, and a cold buffet of cereals, yoghurts and fruits.

Value for money

8/10

Double rooms from £85 a night. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi. Very good value given the handy location in Highland Perthshire and that East Haugh is a cut above most Pitlochry hotels.

Access for guests with disabilities?

Parking directly outside. Bar, restaurant and some bedrooms are on the ground floor.

Family-friendly?

No special facilities for children, but the lawn outside is handy for letting kids run off steam. As a family-run hotel service is personal and family-friendly, with children welcome in the bar and restaurant. Red Drummond is the room to book, its cinema room doubling up as a kids’ bedroom.